Issue 1 - Q1/ 2013 B I T E S

G C C S E R V I C E SG C C S E R V I C E SG C C S E R V I C E S

GCC SERVICES welcomed the first quarter of 2013 with flying colors as we were awarded 2 major contracts from the United Na ons for Cyprus and Darfur, Sudan. The first contract was awarded on January 16, 2013 for the Provision of Food Ra ons to United Na ons Peacekeeping Forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP). The 758 - page contract was signed at the United Na ons Procurement Office in New York City by our CEO Rashad Sinokrot and Sean Purcell, Chief of Procurement. The Cyprus mission consists of 930 troops, 66 Police and 144 civilians. GCC will operate the UN Food Ra ons Warehouse in Cyprus; procuring, storing and distribu ng bulk food ra ons to the peacekeeping troops. The contract is for a period of three years, plus two op onal years. The second contract was awarded to GCC on March 25, 2013 for the Provision of Food Ra ons and Bo led Water and other services and equipment to the United Na ons – African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). The UNAMID contract includes: construc on of 3 warehouses, HACCP-compliant bakeries, offices and camps that will support the delivery of food ra ons to 34 loca ons throughout Darfur. Opera ons involve procurement of all food supplies, logis cs to Sudan and onward to each des na on, and maintenance of all facili es. Our team will include over 350 personnel. The UNAMID contract is for a period of three years, plus two op onal years. With our first UN Food Ra ons contracts well under-way, we look forward to expanding our company footprint in this new and challenging area.

By: Gail Camillo, BD Manager - GCCS Kuwait

United Na ons Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) United Na ons - African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID)

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Inside this issue: Spotlight 8 News Round Up! Uganda 14-15

New Projects Awarded 1 Health Me Up! 9-10 News Round Up! Libya 16-17

Corporate Values, Vision & Mission 2 News Round Up! Australia 11 News Round Up! Iraq 18

Corporate News 3 - 4 News Round Up! Indonesia 12 News Round Up! UAE 19

Country Profile - Uganda 5 - 7 News Round Up! Kuwait 13 Fun at Work 20 Editor: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Rosemarie Gonzales

Values

Approved by CEORashad Sinokrot

• Reliability o Our clients can always count on us to find crea ve and suitable solu ons to their needs on me, and in the most cost effec ve way.

• QHSE o It is our utmost commitment to make sure the highest standards in Quality, Health, Safety, and the Environment are prac ced and con nually improved, for us we don’t just say it, we live it.

• Integrity o Establishing las ng rela onships with our clients through the consistent quality of services we provide without ever compromising our code of ethics in doing business.

• Partnership o We work as one united team within our company, with our customers, and with our suppliers and contractors, always building long-term rela onships.

• Las ng Legacy o We make sure we leave our clients, their customers, our partners and the community with a heritage that transcends me.

Vision

To create an everlas ng heritage for our clients, our people and our communi es through becoming your preferred choice in the construc on and life support services industry.

Mission

To deliver recognizable quality, capability and the highest standards in service to provide those we serve with a safe environment, a home away from home. Our approach is one of teamwork, striving for con nuous improvement and driving cost compe veness, offering you value for your money.

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Arabia CSR Network conducted a workshop on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fundamentals for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in the Arab region. The workshop was held on 30 January 2013 at the Millennium Plaza Hotel in Dubai. Jerilee Joseph, Proposals Supervisors, was designated to a end the workshop. The objec ve of this one-day training was to understand how SMEs could drive business value by inves ng in CSR and Sustainability. The training also helped understand that CSR and responsible business prac ces are not an exclusive privilege of large and mul -na onal organiza ons, but a necessary investment for organiza ons of all sizes and from all sectors. Personnel from Oil & gas, Logis cs, Educa on, Recrui ng, Health, Food & Beverage Industries, had taken part in this training. The workshop focused on topics such as 'What is CSR?', 'The benefits of a CSR-centric approach', 'A step-by-step approach to CSR' and 'Communica ng CSR progress'. The workshop made use of regional and interna onal case studies and group exercises to further elaborate key corporate sustainability topics. It also shed light on the UN Global Compact Principles for responsible businesses. Local SMEs like Dubai Customs, Blossom Nursery, First Select Interna onal and Tristar Transport shared their experiences in implemen ng CSR and how CSR has helped create shared value for their business as well as for their society. GCC SERVICES has been a UN Global Compact member since June 2010. We revalidate our commitment to its’ 10 Principles regarding Human Rights, Labour Prac ces, Environment, and An -Corrup on by submi ng a Communica on on Progress every year. With over 10,000 corporate par cipants and other stakeholders from over 130 countries, the UN Global Compact is the largest voluntary corporate responsibility ini a ve in the world.

By: Jerilee Maria Joseph, Proposals Supervisor - GCCS Kuwait

Arabia CSR Network Workshop on Corporate Social Responsibility

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CORPORATE NEWS We are hiring! GCCS Current Job Openings GCC SERVICES Human Resources Department is currently hiring! HR encourages every employee to make referrals/recommenda ons of people whom they know is qualified to fill open posi ons in the company. Poten al applicants may send their detailed resumes/CV thru our centralized email ID for applicants at jobs@gccservices.com indica ng the name of the GCCS employee who referred them. You can also check our GCC SERVICES LinkedIn Group page

, Facebook page and company page for full details of the available posi ons. Just click on the above icons for the direct links of the webpages.

1. Pastry & Bakery Man 2. Pastry & Bakery Chef (Italian Na onal) 3. Head Chef (Russian National/ Russian Cuisine Specialty) 4. QHSE Supervisor - Food Service (Arabic Na onal) 5. QHSE Assistant - Food Service 6. Senior Room Boy 7. Housekeeping Supervisor 8. Electrician 9. Generator Technician 10. HVAC Technician 11. Kitchen Equipment Technician 12. Laundryman 13. Laundryman Supervisor 14. Maintenance Supervisor 15. QAQC Manager - Construc on 16. Human Resources Manager - (Arabic Na onal) 17. Senior Opera ons General Manager

GCC SERVICES aims to con nuously provide service and support to the en re GCC SERVICES workforce; we take this opportunity to remind all staffs of the GCC SERVICES Care Line service available to you. The Care Line service provides a “One-Stop” resource for the employee’s HR Related challenges. This creates a proac ve work environment that addresses employee problems quickly and reduces liability. Care Line service can be reached in 2 ways:

Give us a call: +965-22323350 Ext. 6021

Call the CL extension and leave your inquiry with the HR Representa ve. Depending on the nature of your query, you will receive a response either immediately or a er a specific

me period. We have created an email account where you can directly communicate and send your queries/complaints. Send an email sta ng the Country where you are working as a GCC SERVICES Team Member and Project loca on (if applicable), your department, employee number, contact details and your query.

Send us an email: careline@gccservices.com

A reply will be send to the sender to acknowledge the queries/complaints being received. This will be logged and a Service Reference number will be provided in order to track your updates. The sender shall receive a wri en response within 3 working days depending on the nature of the query, indica ng status. If addi onal me to resolve the challenges is required, the sender will be informed accordingly. You may call the Care Line telephone number between 8am and 5pm Sunday through Thursday to raise your enquiries. A er working hours, queries may be sent through an email to careline@gccservices.com. Don’t forget to men on your details and contact informa on at the me of raising the request in order to receive a response. We kindly request all loca ons to inform all our on-site employees for the Care Line service specially those not holding an email id. Please print and post this announcement to Employee’s bulle n boards and common areas where it can be visible to all staffs. “Don’t ‘park’ your ques ons…connect to Care Line and have it answered!”

Going forward: GCCS will pay employees, an amount equal to one month base salary, when referring a candidate to GCCS that ends up being recruited permanently by GCCS and completes at least one year of service with GCCS.

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GCCS Bites: Please provide us a brief history of how GCCS Uganda was established. Who were your first clients? Rabih: GCC Services (Uganda) Limited was established in October of 2011. Our first contract was awarded with Tullow Oil in Mid-March of 2012 and work started 1st April of the same year. We started with 34 employees. GCCS Bites: Please describe the nature of opera ons of GCCS Uganda.

Rabih: GCCS Uganda is currently performing full facili es maintenance and specialized labor supply. We are looking to expand our opera ons in to life support services and camp construc on to cover all 4 of our in country capabili es.

GCCS Bites: Please provide us some background informa on on the current projects that GCCS Uganda is working on.

Rabih: Tullow Oil - We are currently providing full facili es for all of Tullow Oil offices and residences in Kampala, Entebbe airport, Hoima town, Buliisa town and the field. We are also providing full camp and field maintenance in Kisinja and Buliisa. We have been contracted to provide specialized labor supply and we currently are providing Electrical Engineers, Maintenance Engineers and Civil Engineers. Others - GCCS Uganda has been performing minor construc on jobs, Electrical and Plumbing set ups, equipment hire and facili es maintenance for various areas of the industry in Kampala. GCCS Bites: What do you wish other people knew about GCCS Uganda? Rabih: With our extensive marke ng, we are widely recognized and there is li le to nothing that people do not actually know about our business. GCCS Bites: How many employees does GCCS Uganda have right now?

Rabih: Currently, we have 125 permanent employees and 30 temporary workers.

The discovery of oil in Lake Albert area in Uganda brought new

opportuni es to interna onal companies like GCC SERVICES to

expand its opera ons in the African region. It was in October

2011 when GCC SERVICES Uganda Limited was established in

Uganda, having its office located in the capital of Kampala. In just

a short period of me, its opera onal scope already expanded

comprehensive maintenance services to Tullow facili es in

Kampala and in the Lake Albert region. In line with the

company’s target to employ local staffs, 99% of their current

employees are local Ugandan na onals. Headed by Rabih Jaber,

Country Manager of GCCS Uganda Limited, he shared with us

how they have started their opera ons and how his team is

working together and aiming to go beyond what is expected.

GCCS Bites: How do you mo vate your employees? Describe your employee recogni on programs.

Rabih: We have a recently organized sports tournament where some of our GCCS staffs par cipated and competed with the other companies working in the Lake Albert Field. This is the first me that we have this kind of ac vity, and we are planning to organize more of these event to mo vate our employees. We are also planning to have a monthly recogni on program for employees like “Employee of the Month”. This will be based on their performance and a cer ficate will be given to the awardee. GCCS also provides trainings to our employees to develop their skills which can be applied to their work areas. GCCS Bites: What would you say are some of the GCCS Uganda’s strongest points? Rabih: It’s the company family atmosphere that creates loyalty and pride among staff which is reflected on the clients. GCCS Bites: How do ISO cer fica ons affect the business opera ons of GCCS Uganda? Rabih: ISO cer fica ons are cri cal in Uganda and mandated by all the clients. We are currently flying under the umbrella of GCC Corporate and in the process of acquiring our first cer fica on which is 9001 which is an cipated within 2013. GCCS Bites: How do you ensure the health and safety of the employees on site? Rabih: All of GCCS employees have full sets of PPE’s and specialized tools for the different trades they are in.

Furthermore, we use the PTW (Permit To Work) system where all jobs are pre-planned and analyzed for safety and methods of performing the works. GCCS Bites: Describe the challenges that GCCS Uganda has overcome in service delivery. Rabih: One of the main challenges in GCCS Uganda was with Uganda na onal staffs dealing with the interna onal company rules, regula ons and procedures. We have overcome this through intensive training in all departments which has shown posi ve results so far. GCCS Bites: What was the biggest challenge (or opportunity) that GCCS Uganda faced and how did you manage to overcome it (or take advantage of this opportunity)? What was the most difficult decision you have had to make so far? Rabih: The biggest challenge was the ini al incep on of GCCS in Uganda. We were awarded our first contract mid-March 2012 and we managed to set up the whole company and all of its departments, the vehicles, tools, uniforms and PPE’s, the office space and furniture in 2 weeks me. We managed to simultaneously start the opera ons in 3 different loca on on the target date which was April 01, 2012. The most difficult decision for me was more on the personal side and that is to con nue living apart from my family a er my over 9 years of service to GCCS. GCCS Bites: What sets you apart from the compe on? Rabih: Our current management staff has between us over 10 years of diversified experience in life support services,

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construc on, facili es maintenance and labor supply. This is giving us an advantage over local compe on and a good challenge for interna onal companies that are trying to enter the market. GCCS Bites: What posi ve trends in the market do you do you see taking place that will affect the company’s business? Rabih: The lack of qualified facili es maintenance companies with interna onal experience has opened up a new market for GCCS in Uganda besides the oil and gas business. GCCS Bites: How do you assess the economic situa on of Uganda and how does it affect the business? Rabih: The fact that Uganda is land locked creates in itself an economic challenge especially when there are any undesired ac vi es in neighboring countries, specially Kenya which is considered the blood line of Uganda. Currently, yearly infla on is about 24% which affects prices in both the facili es maintenance and life support sectors. GCCS Bites: If you could change one thing about the company, what would it be?

Rabih: Currently, there is nothing that I would change about GCCS Uganda as I personally believe it has set up as a good business model and opera ng very efficiently. GCCS Bites: What is your vision for the company’s future? Rabih: Current opera ons for GCCS Uganda are mainly in Uganda, but I see us growing soon into South Sudan and Kenya and eventually into many other countries of East Africa such as Tanzania, DRC, Rwanda and Ghana. GCCS Bites: GCC SERVICES has a ‘Go Green’ program at company HQ, what environmental ac vity does GCCS Uganda support? Is ‘Going Green’ popular in the Uganda business environment? Rabih: Going Green is becoming popular in Uganda with the influence of the many NGO’s that are in Uganda. As for GCCS

Uganda, we are mainly segrega ng our commercial and industrial waste and working with a specific waste collec on company that does recycling and specialized in industrial waste handling and management. GCCS Bites: What do you think will change for GCCS Uganda over the next five years? Rabih: I see GCCS Uganda growing into all of our in-country competencies which are Life Support Services, Construc on, Facili es Maintenance and Specialized Labor Supply. I also see us growing from our current 125 employees to over 500. GCCS Bites: What new developments or projects are we expec ng from GCCS Uganda for the coming months? Rabih: We are wai ng news from:

a. TOTAL for facili es maintenance in Kampala. b. CNOOC for a 15 man camp for a mobile rig c. Maintenance contract for 200 generators with one of

Uganda Telecom companies d. Life Support Services Contract with EUTMS (European

Union Training Mission Somalia) GCCS Bites: What’s your expecta on for the company for 2013? Rabih: For 2013, I am expec ng the volume of worked performed to be doubled in 2012. The business poten al in Uganda and its neighboring countries is growing and we are working hard on capturing as much as possible for the various opportuni es that are present within our capabili es.

By: Jerson Callejo, Civil Engineer - Engineering and Construc on Department, GCCS Kuwait

As a 5-month old neophyte in GCCS - Kuwait, I am deeply honored and privileged to have been a team member of the company’s worldwide undertakings. Appointed technically as a Civil Engineer in the Construc on and Engineering Department tasked to do material es mate using AutoCAD, Bill of Quan es, monitoring and documenta on should the project require. Construc on of Life Support Accommoda ons in Iraq, specifically for LUKOIL Commercial Camps, is what I’ve been engaging in currently. I am a support and a protégé to our senior architects and engineers. As a newly hired engineer in the field of construc on management, it is my delight to be coached by our seasoned experts in the field. In the office se ng, the team’s primary objec ve is to deliver its technical support, specifically in the planning and/or preliminary stage prior to site construc on, to our Iraq team who will fully execute the job. During Construc on Phase, the team is doing material inspec ons, progress reports and consistently communica ng with the project managers on site if there are some technical inquiries and clarifica ons along the way. Quan ty surveying, analysis of structures, computa on of building loads, design of foo ng founda ons, analysis of bids, material inspec on, and AutoCAD es mate for material and cost assessment are some of my daily du es. I am given full support and favor from GCCS family so I am pleased to deliver my utmost service for the advancement of the company. I am very eager to en rely impart my scien fic and technical skills to our business ventures and to uphold the mission and vision of the company. I recognize that there will be so much in store for me here, considerable rooms for improvement, extensive learning and studies for career development. I’m grateful to be on - board with the dynamic team of GCCS-Kuwait.

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Most people love to eat burgers. To cope with our busy life, the easiest way to grab one is from your favorite fast food restaurant. If you truly are longing to eat a bistro like chicken burger at your home, then you must try this delicious yet easy recipe. You can prepare this for your family and friends as snacks or a big meal with your own choice of vegetables and condiments.

By: Madhawee Perera, HR Officer - GCCS Kuwait

Ingredients: 200 g chicken breast, steamed and shredded 1 medium potato, boiled and mashed 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 egg white 1/2 cup cooking oil 4 pieces burger buns 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pinch pepper 1/2 teaspoon curry powder (op onal) For condiments: 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced 1 piece cucumber, thinly sliced 1 cup green and purple cabbage, thinly chopped 4 pieces cheese, individual slices Mayonnaise for dressing Tomato ketchup

How to prepare:

1. In a mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, mashed potato, chopped onions, curry powder, black pepper and salt altogether.

2. Mix well and shape the chicken mixture into 4 pa es. Be sure the pa es are fla ened.

3. In a separate bowl, break the egg and separate the egg white. Dip the pa es on the egg white for both sides.

4. Sprinkle the pa es with bread crumbs un l they are fully covered.

5. In a nons ck frying pan, set the flame on medium heat and add the oil. Fry the pa es un l it turns to golden brown.

6. Slice a bun, spread some mayonnaise on both sides of the halves. 7. Add the burger pa y, sliced tomato, cucumber, chopped cabbage, and

cheese slice.

8. Spread tomato ketchup on top and cover the other bun slice. 9. Repeat steps with the remaining burgers and buns.

10. Serve hot with fries or chips. Enjoy!

Nutri onal Facts: Home Made Chicken Burger Serving Size: 1 Servings/Recipe: 4 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Calories 210 Total Fat 12.0 g 19% Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8% Trans Fat 0.0g Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 20.0 mg 7% Sodium 580.0 mg 25% Total Carbohydrates 16.0g 6% Dietary Fiber 1.0 g 4% Protein 10.0 g 20% Calcium 2,000 mg • Iron 8,000 mg *Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Worried about the flu, with every other person sneezing or coughing around you? You're not alone and you don't need to rely on luck or that flu shot. There are plenty of immunity-boos ng super foods to help ward off a nasty case of the sniffles--check out these five that are guaranteed to make you feel good.

Black Pepper: Black pepper contains a compound called piperine, which not only gives pepper its spicy kick but is also believed to have an -inflammatory and an -fever proper es. Add an extra few grinds to your soup or pasta sauce for a quick fever. Cinnamon: Top your oatmeal with this tasty spice or sprinkle it on apple slices for a snack -either way you may be helping to ward off a virus. That's because a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry suggests that specific plant terpenoids contained within cinnamon have potent an viral proper es. Citrus Fruits: Add a squeeze of lemon juice to your tea or some orange slices to your salad to feel be er fast when you feel sickness coming on. While it is a common myth that large doses of vitamin C can prevent a cold, it is true that if you up your consump on of this an oxidant at the first signs of a cold, it can help you feel be er faster. Low-fat Yogurt: Recent research shows that people who had the lowest levels of vitamin D were far more likely to get the flu than those with the highest levels, and yogurt is a powerhouse source of it. S r some into some tomato soup for a supremely creamy flavor. Avocado: Slice and eat on your sandwich for lunch or whip up some guacamole to get a healthy dose of heart-healthy fats. These monounsaturated fats help to reduce inflamma on and help us to absorb vitamins like A, D, E and K, which are important for suppor ng the immune system. Source: By Sarah-Jane Bedwell, Healthy SELF, SELF Magazine | Healthy Living – Fri, Jan 25, 2013

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Being part of the GCC SERVICES group is like being part of a big happy family.

We all look a er each other with support and a willingness to help each other.

GCC SERVICES has helped us all take great pride in what we do and to be proud to be part of a strong, honest and suppor ve

group.

We all need assistance and guidance from me to me and we have always found the help world wide is only a phone call away.

It is a pleasure to be part of a group that understands the needs of others and are willing to listen.

With the support, enthusiasm and forward thinking of the GGC SERVICES group we are able to successfully complete projects

such as the one below.

We look forward the future and a long and frui ul associa on the GCC SERVICES family.

Asea Pacific Group The team at Loganholme, Australia

By: Bill Gibson, General Manager - ACS (Camps & Construc on)

Recently completed 350 room extension at Rolleston Queensland for Xstrata Coal

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The Indonesian Petroleum Associa on (IPA) is set to hold the 37th IPA Conven on and Exhibi on (Convex) in Jakarta from May 15-17 2013. The Convex aims to provide a pla orm for discussions on how the oil and gas industry, Government and other stakeholders can effec vely collaborate to support the con nued growth of the sector in Indonesia. The Chairman of the 37th IPA Convex, Bpk. Bambang Istadi, said: “The Convex objec ve is to facilitate open dialogue amongst key stakeholders to find solu ons to support the sustainable development of the oil and gas sector in Indonesia. It also allows stakeholders to network and share knowledge but, most importantly, it serves as a pla orm for the industry to highlight its long-term poten al for the country and the region.” President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has been invited to open this years IPA Convex, which is the largest and most pres gious event in the oil and gas industry calendar in the region, at Jakarta Conven on Centre. The Convex will bring together leading industry players, regulators, policy makers, government personnel and technical experts from the country and around the world. Under the theme “Promo ng Investment in a Challenging Environment”, the three-day conven on and exhibi on will

feature plenary sessions, technical programs, oil and gas advanced technology exhibi on, short courses, the CSR Zone and other special events which together serve as a forum to build a stronger partnership, collabora on and shared vision in facing the challenges in the oil and gas industry. We also plan to organize a photo compe on and wri ng compe on for Indonesian youngsters which aim to get their perspec ve on Indonesia’s oil and gas industry. Bambang said: “The oil and gas sector is the largest single contributor by industry to na onal revenue and therefore has an essen al role to play in the con nued economic development of this country. But the importance of the sector goes beyond Indonesia. The con nued prosperity of the Indonesian oil and gas industry is extremely important for the con nued industrial well-being of the wider Asia Pacific region.” “Despite the undoubted challenges the sector faces, we remain op mis c about the future of the oil and gas sector in Indonesia. Our country has a diversity of basins that con nue to offer sizeable oil and gas reserve poten al, and this explains why many key industry players have already expressed their enthusiasm to a end this year’s Convex,” he added. Source: h p://www.ipaconvex.com/content.php?go=media&news_id=1957&show=1

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The GCC SERVICES 2013 Ten Pin Bowling Tournament was held last February 21, 2013 at the Cozmo Bowling Complex in Mahboulah. This is the second consecu ve year of the TPBT and GCCS employees in Kuwait were all excited to par cipate in this yearly ac vity. The games started with 8 groups consis ng of 4 members each, who competed against each other for the top scorers posi on. The top scorers for each team were: Rainelda Compañero (The Hot Mommas), Chalapa Naidu Yatakuri (The Blue Balls “On Strike”), Mohamed Nizar Cassim (GCCS Tigers), Jerson Callejo (The Fantas c Four), Leandro Alea (The Teamviewer), Ernani Arce (The JANS CANAL), Nansy Amer Mohamed (The Incredibles), Mamdouh Alsamman (The Pins Destroyers).

The second round turned to be more thrilling as the ba le for the four highest scorers began. All the 8 team representa ves gave their best to win this round and their teammates loudly cheered for them to give their support. A er the second game, the top four scorers who qualified for the third rounds were revealed. The top four winners were named as Leandro, Ernani, Jerson and Chalapa . The third round also turned to be more entertaining as the employees took their free meals while watching the ba le of the best 4 players. As expected, the top two players, Ernani and Leandro, played the championship game. The final round was a breathtaking event as the two best players ba les for this year’s tle. It was noted that Leandro was the champion of the first year’s tournament and everyone awaits if he’s going to bring home again the tle for this year.

The two played neck to neck as everyone cheered for their own bet. Finally, Ernani overpowered Leandro in the middle of the game and maintained the high scores up to the last round. Leandro scores 133 points while Ernani earned 159 points. The top 8 bowlers received a free Cozmo T-shirts while the top 2 scorers received a special gi vouchers and a trophy for the champion. The best team who earned the highest scores went to the “The JANS CANAL” composed of Shaikh Mastan, Anajoy Fermin, Joyce Ann Abanilla, and Ernani Arce. They also received a gi voucher worth KD50 as their price. The awards and prizes were presented by the CFO, Salah Ahmed who also played and enjoyed the game. It was another striking event for the GCCS employees as everyone went home with a free game vouchers from Cozmo Bowling that could be used for bowling games with their family and friends.

By: Rosemarie Gonzales, HR Officer - GCCS Kuwait

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2012 End of Year Gathering2012 End of Year Gathering2012 End of Year Gathering GCC Services Uganda has officially been in opera on since April 1, 2012. To commemorate our first nine months of opera ons, we organized an end of year party for all the staff and their families. Face pain ng and a jumping castle were very popular with the kids while the adults enjoyed the me to relax, get to know one another’s families and enjoy excellent food.

In December 2012, GCC SERVICES Uganda received the EHS Award from Tullow Oil Plc in recogni on of our outstanding safety record in compliance, training, drills and visible management commitment in offices and fields. We were only 5 companies recognized for this achievement within all of the contractors of Tullow Oil Uganda. GCCS Management in Uganda wishes to congratulate and thank those who rendered their hard work, support and dedica on towards achieving this award.

GCCS UGANDA Receives EHS Award GCCS Uganda’s Maintenance Manager, Eddie Kirumba, recently par cipated in a table tennis tournament organized by our client, Tullow Oil at the Buliisa Camp. Open to anyone on the Camp, ten people from Tullow and the various contractors signed up for the tournament. On Game Day, qualifying rounds were held and 4 people made it to the finals and our own Eddie Kirumba took home the gold! Well done, Eddie. Thanks for making us look good – not just on the job but in recrea onal tournaments as well!

Table Tennis Champion

By: Deanne De Vries, Vice President - Agility Africa

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GCC SERVICES Uganda Limited par cipated in the recently bi-annual East African Petroleum Conference & Exhibi on held in Arusha, Tanzania on February 6 to 8, 2013. With over 1,200 in a endance, the conference is recognized globally as a premier interna onal forum for those working in the petroleum sector in East Africa. Par cipants include explorers, researchers, investors, service providers, academia and financiers among others.

The event provides opportuni es for dialogues with (poten al) customers, government officials, O&G service providers and (poten al) subcontractors. The Prime Minister of Tanzania, Honorable Mizengo Pinda was present during the inaugural opening of the conference and toured the exhibi on hall where he passed by our stand. East Africa is now seen as the “next epicenter” for global natural gas, the latest “new fron er”. With the recent massive discoveries, it represents the growth engine for Africa’s natural gas sector. Not only has oil been found in Uganda and Kenya, Tanzania now has the world’s second largest natural gas reserves, thanks to the finds off its coastline.

The regional gas boom has a racted a long list of players including super majors (Total, ExxonMobil, and Shell), large interna onal E&Ps (Anadarko and BG Group), hybrid IOC/NOCs (Statoil, Petrobras and CNOOC) and smaller regional specialists (Tullow, Africa Oil, Ophir Energy, Dominion, Cove Energy, Neptune, and Premier Oil). It also has a racted numerous service providers such as Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, Halliburton and others. A report en tled Global Race for African Oil says East Africa will soon be the world’s most important energy producer in 2040, during which trillions of dollars will be pumped in exchange for its natural resources.

By: Deanne De Vries, Vice President - Agility Africa

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February 17, 2013 not only marks Libya’s Revolu on day but also marked the opening of ALZAD’s new office. The two storey structure serves as the main office on first floor and employee accommoda on on the second floor that houses more than 20 employees. In addi on, there is the central warehouse situated at the basement which is near to its comple on to serve as the focal receiving and distribu on area for all the items being issued and delivered to various loca ons in Tripoli and Remote sites. The spacious office is comprises of rooms designated for the company’s Execu ves, HR & Administra on, Accounts department, Opera ons, Func ons & Banquet department and not to men on board rooms and mee ng rooms which can hold up to maximum of 10 -15 a endees. Employees and staffs are now conveniently working on their designated offices and work areas allowing them to freely move around and work comfortably with all the ameni es and facili es available in one common area. To celebrate both Libya’s Libera on day and ALZAD’s office opening , a barbecue party was held in the office open ground, not to men on an on the spot party to welcome the newbie’s to the ALZAD family of which everyone has posi vely responded to. Mouthwatering roasted chicken, lambs and

beefs were served along with refreshments and drinks that leaves everyone gastronomical sa sfied and all light hearted. As a catering company which holds its kitchen as the heart that pumps blood to the rest of its opera on, ALZAD has recently open its newly constructed central produc on kitchen which provides ample and conducive work space and industrial kitchen equipment and tool for mass or large scale produc on of hot and cold meals to be distributed to various project loca on in Tripoli . The main kitchen also features it’s very own central store where fresh and packed items are stored to be readily available as per the need of the produc on. These facili es were built with the aim to provide an efficient workplace and workforce that will provide high quality, safe and great tas ng meals to clients and long me patrons who con nuously supports and makes ALZAD as their choice for food service and catering needs. Needless to say with both the new Head Office and Main Kitchen opens, opera onal transac ons within the various departments and project sites under ALZAD’s management will be faster and more convenient for all the employees and staffs.

By: Anafel P. Bernardo, HR & Admin Officer - GMTIC (Gulf Mediterranean for Touris cs Investment Company) - Libya

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ALZAD has commi ed itself, not only to provide quality food and services to clients, but as well as to con nuously support and promote employees personal welfare and development. With this said, ALZAD’s management along with the HR department and the in - house SHEQ Manager, Eng. Eman Jamal Ibrahim Abyssal has organized an ini al employee training which focuses on employee’s Personal Hygiene.

The training aims to provide knowledge and informa on on personal hygiene prac ces among employees, especially food handlers who have direct contact to food being served to client.

The training was well received by Main Kitchen staff as they intently listened and par cipated in the training course.

Apart from the training that ALZAD provides, hardworking and outstanding employees were awarded with cer ficate of recogni on to acknowledge their good work that emulates posi ve impression of the company to the client. A sample of which is the recent awarding of ALZAD’s Best Employees for the first quarter of 2013, to employees based in Schlumberger Guest House who has given excep onal service and shows admirable work ethics on the dura on of their work.

The ceremony was organized in the guesthouse with the presence of assigned ALZAD employees. The Best Employee awardees for the first quarter of 2013 are Hafeed Azouz and Sadiaa Ben Kadroun. The awards were presented by Edriss Khoury - ALZAD Supervisor and Hisham Bouashi - Schlumberger Guesthouse Administra on Supervisor.

These efforts aim to help employee performance and boost their morale. The training and recogni on are one of the steps the company has taken towards employees growth and development.

By: Anafel P. Bernardo, HR & Admin Officer - GMTIC (Gulf Mediterranean for Touris cs Investment Company) - Libya

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The 3rd Basra Interna onal Oil & Gas, organized by Expo m Interna onal Fair Organiza ons INC and Pyramids Interna onal Group, ended on December 09, 2012, a er hos ng a record number of exhibitors and visitors. The largest oil & gas show in Iraq opened its gate to 18,000 visitors from over 35 countries in 2012, proving itself as an effec ve interna onal exhibi on. The event turned out to be the largest event in Iraq’s oil & gas sector this year as it was in last year. A great por on of the par cipants of this year's Edi on came respec vely from the Iraq, UAE, Turkey, Germany, Jordan, to list the top five countries. The UK and the USA follow these five in the list of countries providing highest numbers of par cipant companies. Consis ng of exhibi on and conference, the event, which received the official support of the Ministry of Oil, achieved a significant impact as being the foremost pla orm of the oil & gas industry of Iraq. Some of the leading companies in the industry being hosted during the 3rd Basra Oil & Gas were Bertling, Cameron, China Petroleum Technology, CNPC, Emerson Process Management, FMC Technologies, Honeywell, Mitsubishi, Mo Mc Donald, Rumalia, Samsung, Scania, Shell, Siemens, Tenaris and Volvo. Addi onally, Ministry of Oil Companies such as South Oil Company, South Gas Company, Iraq Drilling Company, State Company for Oil Projects, Missan Oil Company and Baghdad Training Ins tute have taken effec ve role in the event by networking with the private company representa ves about today and future of Iraq Oil & Gas Industry. As well as interna onal and local industry professionals, officials from state companies and ministries (Ministry of Oil and State Company for Oil Projects) joined this important summit. Keynote speakers were the senior level managers from Gulf Energy, General Electric, Shell, South Gas Company,

and Mo Macdonald who put forward their views on their current opera ons in Iraq, technology , health & safety and many other topics related to the conference theme “Iraq: The Hub of Future Energy.” They discussed the recent developments and difficul es encountering the Oil & Gas Industry while sharing their experiences and enhancing their networking. Following the impressive success of the 3rd Basra Oil & Gas, it is our pleasure to announce that over 90% of the exhibitors are sa sfied with the visitor profile, more than 80% of the exhibitors consider the exhibi on to be truly efficient and 95% of the par cipants are willing to par cipate in the 4th edi on of the event between 5-8 December 2013. Mo Macdonald, our Pla num Sponsor a ending Basra event for three years, points out: “Since we took part in the first event in 2010 we have always had a posi ve experience in Basra – this is why we decided to be Pla num Sponsor for the third year running. The event offers a good balance between networking opportuni es, industry insights and expert discussions at the conference. Basrah is the focal point of the energy industry in Iraq and we are confident it will become soon one of the oil capitals in the world.” 3rd Basra Oil & Gas was not only highlighted through the deals and contracts concluded by key buyers and decision makers of Iraq oil & gas industry, but it also turned out to be the preferred choice of the manufacturers to showcase their newest products due to the high reputa on of the event in the oil & gas industry in Iraq. Therefore, the event is now a key component of the promo onal campaigns of numerous companies in the sector. Source: h p://www.basraoilgas.com/2012.html

EGCL had a fun and frolic filled event to mo vate the employees in a friendly environment. Yearly recogni on for the star performers were organized for the staff for French Naval Base Loca on clubbing it with a beach party.

The staffs were surprised when the “Best Employee” award ceremony was introduced while enjoying a day out on the beach with fun filled games and mouth watering snacks.

The games organized by the team brought in lot of energy and enthusiasm in the employees. The overall scenery in the pleasant weather was an icing on the cake.

Tug of War between the team was organized where everyone wanted to prove their strength.

The best highlight was the Ea ng Championship, where the snacks and fruits were supposed to be consumed. One would wonder if anyone could really gulp those savories’ and fruits at one me that too with speed. It was a complete fun to viewers as well as to the par cipants.

The deserving employees were given Cer ficates with Cash Awards, which extended a sense of mo va on and inspira on to the employees.

By: Manjeet Sahota, HR Manager - (EGCL) UAE

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We are launching the Food Safety Quiz on this corner! We encourage our GCCS employees to ac vely par cipate in answering the ques ons and send to us your answers with your full name, job tle and loca on through gccsbites@gccservices.com. The deadline for submission of your answers will be on May 15, 2013 and the name of the members who got the perfect scores will be published on the next issue. 1. What is contamina on?

a. The produc on of gas by bacteria. b. The mul plica on of bacteria in food. c. Something harmful or objec onable in food. d. A dirty floor, hand, surface

2. Which of the following are all high-risk food?

a. Cooked poultry, oysters, raw egg products b. Cooked rice, bread, cooked poultry c. Cooked vegetables, salad, apples d. Milk, boiled egg, and grilled chicken

3. Which of the following is most likely to result in food poisoning if undercooked?

a. Apples b. Egg products c. Peas d. Carrots

4. Which of the following are all common carriers of food poisoning bacteria?

a. Cloths, sponges and hands b. Hand-contact surface, floors and hands c. Cu ng boards, oven and refrigerator handles d. Drawer handles, knives and freezers

5. Which of the following condi ons are all necessary for the

mul plica on of food poisoning bacteria? a. Food, detergent, warmth and me b. Food, moisture, warmth and me c. Food, detergent, warmth and acid d. Food, dust, warmth and me

Food Safety Quiz

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SUDOKU PUZZLE

Words of Wisdom:

“It's not what we eat but what we digest that makes us strong; not what we gain but what we save that makes us rich; not what we read but what we remember that makes us learned; and not what we profess but what we practice that

gives us integrity.” ~ Francis Bacon Sr.

Across: 3 - BABOUSKA 5 - CAMARADERIE 6 - LAMPRAIS 7 - BOBOTIE

6. Which of the following is important to ensure effec ve disinfec on? a. Rinse off the disinfected surface immediately b. Always use stainless steel buckets c. Mix the detergent and disinfectant together d. Use the disinfectant at the correct concentra on

7. Which of the following is the safest method of defros ng chicken? a. In a warm oven c. In a sink running water b. In hot Water d. In a refrigerator, away from other food

8. Which of the following is the correct place to store raw meat in a general purpose freezer/ refrigerator?

a. Top b. Bo om c. Middle d. Anywhere you find space

9. Which one of the following best describes a maintenance schedule? a. A list of items requiring maintenance b. A list of tools to be used c. A plan of how and when the equipment is to have maintenance

checks d. A list of technician responsible for doing the maintenance

10. Which of the following would be iden fied as HIGH RISK on a

cleaning schedule?

a. Door handles b. Floors c. Ovens d. Fryers

Answers to previous GCCS Bites Crossword Puzzle:

Down: 1 - SANTACLAUS 2 - JUBA 3 - SHORTAGE